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Hungary to shut down sole nuclear power plant as Danube falls to record low

Hungary to shut down sole nuclear power plant as Danube falls to record low

Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 3, 2026
Deadly suicide bombing targeting anti-militant rally in Pakistan

Deadly suicide bombing targeting anti-militant rally in Pakistan

At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide bombing that targeted protesters at an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, officials say.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 2, 2026
At least five dead and dozens missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire

At least five dead and dozens missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire

At least five people have died and 41 are missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of an Indonesian island, officials have said.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 2, 2026
Tourist plane crash leaves 13 dead in Peru

Tourist plane crash leaves 13 dead in Peru

A tourist plane has crashed in Peru, leaving 13 people dead, according to local authorities.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 1, 2026
Hundreds of thousands attend Pride events in UK and mainland Europe after deadly Berlin attack

Hundreds of thousands attend Pride events in UK and mainland Europe after deadly Berlin attack

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Pride events in the UK and mainland Europe, a week after a deadly extremist attack on a Pride festival in Berlin.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Aug 1, 2026
Man arrested in Cyprus in first overseas National Security Act investigation

Man arrested in Cyprus in first overseas National Security Act investigation

A man has been arrested in Cyprus as part of the first investigation using the National Security Act in relation to alleged offences in an overseas territory.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 31, 2026
Renowned climber missing after avalanche - as four bodies found

Renowned climber missing after avalanche - as four bodies found

A renowned climber who served in the British special forces is missing after an avalanche on one of the world's highest mountains.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 30, 2026
'Extremely scary': Scientists are worried about what this week's wildfires mean for the future

'Extremely scary': Scientists are worried about what this week's wildfires mean for the future

Spain and France's record-breaking wildfires were made more likely due to human-caused climate change, a group of scientists have found.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 30, 2026